Latest news and press releases.
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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is On the Ground in North Carolina, Biden-Harris Administration Actively Responding and Providing Life-Saving Support
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is on the ground in North Carolina (NC) and will survey damage alongside Governor Roy Cooper. She will remain on the ground in NC until the situation has stabilized, as directed by President Biden.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 173 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in California
On September 26, DHS held an awards ceremony hosted by U.S. Secret Service (USSS), where 173 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department’s mission.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Helene
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted.
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Department of Homeland Security Marks National “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is observing #SeeSayDay, the “If You See Something, Say Something®” campaign’s annual national awareness day.
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Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Blinken Announce Designation of the State of Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, designated Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
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DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The Department of Homeland Security announced the availability of $279.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).
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Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Enticement of a Minor, Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando man pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and production of child sexual abuse material following an HSI investigation.
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Sexually Entice a Minor
OCALA, Fla. — A Florida man pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity following a joint HSI Orlando investigation.
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DHS Awards $18 Million to Law Enforcement, Public Health, and Nonprofits in Underserved Communities to Help Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded 35 grants, totaling $18 million, under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24).
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DHS Workforce on the Frontlines of Biden-Harris Administration’s New Executive Actions to Address Surge in De Minimis Shipments and Protect American Consumers, Workers, and Businesses
DHS’s workforce, particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is on the front lines of the Biden-Harris Administration’s new executive actions, announced today to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers by tackling the exponential growth of small packages claiming the de minimis exemption.